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World Service,2 mins

Antibiotic resistance- a real threat

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Scientists have discovered the emergence of bacteria immune to all antibiotics. Researchers found that bacteria sourced in pigs and meat sold in China carried a new gene resistant to all treatment. Health Editor for the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ News website James Gallagher explains why it matters: (Photo: Science Photo Library)

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